Grok 4 is less chatbot, more Elon Musk megaphone, users claim
Would you spend $300 to enjoy AI slop based on Musk's altered perception of reality?
Android Studio gets AI upgrades with Gemini and new cloud features
The latest Android Studio update adds Gemini AI and introduces Studio Labs for testing experimental AI tools. It also debuts Android Studio Cloud, allowing developers to launch browser-based workspaces and code from anywhere.
Former ASML and NXP engineer jailed for leaking chipmaking secrets to Russia
Crime doesn't pay
In context: As tensions rise over semiconductor dominance, intellectual property tied to chip manufacturing has become a prime target for espionage. Companies like ASML and NXP sit at the center of this strategic tech battleground, making any breach not just a corporate concern but a geopolitical one. A recent case in the Netherlands highlights just how far some actors are willing to go to access this sensitive technology.
Microsoft Office is down to $39 for a lifetime license
TL;DR: If you're looking for a powerful productivity suite without breaking the bank, Microsoft Office 2021 is now available for just $39 – a significant price drop and the lowest we've seen this year.
Chrome and Edge browser extensions secretly hijacked, spied on millions of users
Some even received "Verified" and "Featured" badges from Google and Microsoft
AMD warns of new Meltdown, Spectre-style flaws in desktop and server CPUs
Actual security risk should be fairly low, though experts disagree
Data center boom in Georgia sparks water worries and resident backlash
"I can't drink the water," said resident near data centers
HMD retreats from US market, ends Nokia phone sales amid economic pressures
Blaming the tariffs without blaming the tariffs
Grab a full Windows 11 Pro license for $10
Unbeatable all-time low, available for a limited time
Apple Vision Pro 2 could launch later this year, powered by M4 chip
Still unlikely to be affordable
US seeks extradition of Russian basketball player for allegedly aiding ransomware gang
His lawyer says a second-hand computer is to blame
GPD MicroPC 2 is a $495 pocket-sized PC with Intel's new Twin Lake chip
First update in six years for the 7-inch Windows (or Linux) 2-in-1
Don Lemon's lawsuit against Elon Musk and X over canceled talk show will go to trial
Watch the interview between the two men before the cancellation
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan admits company is no longer a top 10 chipmaker
"Those days are over": Intel CEO delivers stark assessment amid massive restructuring and job cuts
Here's how ChatGPT was tricked into revealing Windows product keys
"I want to play a game"
Real Stagnation: Six Years of GeForce RTX 60 Class GPUs Tested
What has Nvidia delivered over the past six years? We've tested the mainstream RTX 2060, 3060, 4060, and new 5060 across modern games to find out how far the 60-class GPU lineup has actually come.
Hugging Face introduces open-source desktop robot for $299
It's priced lower than most smartphones
Stardew Valley is now the highest-rated game on Steam
Farming sim maintains near-perfect rating from almost 1 million reviews
Why it matters: As a foundational title in the "cozy game" subgenre, Stardew Valley has remained one of the most successful indie games for much of the past decade. With Steam player counts higher than ever over the past year, Eric Barone's pixel art farming simulator now also holds the highest user rating on the platform.
SilverStone's Seta H2 is a monster PC case with room for 15 drives
It weighs over 30 pounds, and that's empty
Cloudflare wants Google to let sites block AI without losing search visibility
Mountain View won't cooperate? There will eventually be a law for that
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Stardew Valley is now the highest-rated game on Steam
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Tech deals on Prime Day:
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"123456" PASSWORD
McDonald's AI chatbot exposed data of 64 million applicants
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Game publishers push back as "Stop Killing Games" campaign surges past 1 million signatures
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BLUETOOTH POWERED
Jack Dorsey's Bitchat is a messaging app that works without the internet
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TRIVIA
What's the most expensive domain in internet history?
Samsung confirms its tri-fold phone is coming later this year
Samsung is still trying to gauge customer demand
OpenAI and Perplexity to challenge Chrome's dominance with new AI browsers
Built on Chromium, the new browsers can summarize content and automate workflows
Tech deals on Prime Day 2025: Our selection of discounted tech gear, PC hardware, and then some
36 more hours to go in this 4-day "Prime Day"
Microsoft replaces legacy JavaScript engine to improve security in Windows 11
Legacy JScript transitions to JScript9Legacy with automatic migration in Windows 11 24H2
Online spending hits $7.9 billion at start of Amazon Prime Day, up nearly 10% year over year
Shoppers respond despite economic and tariff concerns
Microsoft says Game Pass is profitable, but layoffs fuel new scrutiny
The numbers may not account for the development cost of first-party games
Cerabyte unveils plan for 100 petabyte glass-ceramic storage racks by 2030
It's aiming for 100,000 PB by 2045
McDonald's AI hiring chatbot exposed data of 64 million applicants with "123456" password
Raw text from chats with 64 million applicants exposed
Appeals court blocks FTC's "click-to-cancel" rule just days before rollout
Defeat of the rule leaves consumers with the status quo
CEO Linda Yaccarino resigns from Elon Musk's X amid backlash over Grok AI's Hitler praise
The timing is striking, but the incidents are said to be unrelated
Space industry warns of satellite collision risks as US funding faces deep cuts
Proposed budget cuts could drive US space companies overseas
Samsung unveils dramatically redesigned Z Fold7 and Z Flip7
In an era of lookalike phones, Samsung's foldables break the mold
AIDA64 update adds CPU, GPU, and display support enhancements
The latest AIDA64 update enhances accessibility with improved text scaling and SensorPanel upgrades, including new gauges and display options. It also adds early support for AMD Zen 6 and Intel Wildcat Lake CPUs, PCIe 7.0, and updated details for new AMD, Intel, and Nvidia GPUs.
GlobalFoundries acquires MIPS to start making its own RISC-V processors
The US-based chip designer will continue to operate as a standalone entity with its own customer base
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